Services for Literary Agents
Giving your fantasy manuscript its best shot for acquisition
“I loved their submission but the full manuscript didn’t keep me engaged.”
“The start is great, but the ending fell flat and the middle needs more work.”
“The fantastical elements have logic flaws and the magic doesn’t make sense.”
“The opening chapters had me hooked, but the rest hadn’t been edited enough.”
“This manuscript has potential but it’s not ready to take to publishers.”
“All I can do is suggest the author finds an editor… maybe they’ll come back.”
Does this sound familiar?
You don’t need me to tell you how hard publishing a book is. After all, you’re the experts in author care, manuscript preparation, and finding the perfect editor for your client!
You’re busy people, with many hats to wear, and a mountain of submissions to read through as well as growing lists of existing clients. So, how exactly can I help you in ways others can’t?
Well, my goal is to help you and your clients prepare their manuscript so that, by the time it goes to acquisition, it’s so strong that it is seen as a low-risk investment by publishers.
Why hire me?
First class BA in Creative Writing and Journalism
Masters by Research in Creative Writing, focusing on magic systems creation, structure and influences
Member of the British Fantasy Society: article published in volume 20 of their journal
Qualified and experienced editor and change manager.
What’s in it for you?
Personalised and tailored editorial and consultancy service
Flexibility to align with your schedules
Collaboration between author, agent and myself
The chance to identify, resolve and future-proof changes in manuscripts
The opportunity to sign clients you believe in but who may need further assistance in preparing their work
Scroll down to see the services I offer
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Editing Services
Whether you need a developmental editor or a proofreader, I can help you prepare a manuscript for publishing.
I offer three developmental editing packages, with the option to add a magic systems analysis and/or an editorial impact assessment.
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Editorial Impact Assessment
A unique service where I assess the impacts of editorial changes to a manuscript, and plan next steps.
This can be done either as part of a developmental edit with me, or as a separate service.
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Magic System Analysis
Using my research degree where I investigated magic systems in fantasy fiction, and off the back of it designed a foundational template for strong, logical and entertaining magic systems, I can provide a high-level analysis of a manuscript’s magic system.
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Series Continuation
If you’re representing a series, I can help you to maintain consistency, coherence and reader engagement across the novels, as well as encourage realistic character arcs that align with the overarching plot.